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Browse a wide range of resources, research, and frequently asked questions related to children’s behavioral health for parents and caregivers, providers, schools, students, and researchers. Filter by category, topic, or keyword.

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For Parents & Caregivers
Connecticut Evidence-Based Practices Provider Directory

The Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) maintain this directory of providers of several key evidence-based practices available in Connecticut to…
Links - National Organizations
The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds

The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital educates parents and caregivers about the behavioral health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults with behavioral, emotional,…
For Providers
Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC)

MATCH-ADTC (Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems) is an evidence-based treatment designed for children ages 6 – 15. Unlike most treatment approaches that…
For Parents & Caregivers
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a nonprofit offering support and empowering services and resources for people living with depression and bipolar disorder. Find online resources, trainings, and a network of support groups nationwide. Offers training and resources for providers.
For Parents & Caregivers
Resources for Parents and Caregivers – Bipolar Disorder and Depression (DBSA)

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) has compiled a list of resources for parents and caregivers of children with bipolar disorder and/or depression, including support groups, a parent & caregiver network, facts about these disorders, treatment options, and more.
For Parents & Caregivers
CTSupportGroup.org

TurningPointCT.org was developed by young people in Connecticut who are in recovery from mental health and substance use issues. Their mission is to empower teens and young adults in their search for emotional and mental health, help them understand their options, and learn how to navigate the behavioral health system in CT.
Links - National Organizations
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Organization for child & adolescent psychiatrists and other behavioral health providers. Find resources and research to aid in understanding and treating children's developmental, behavioral, & mental health conditions.
Facts, Figures, and Research
America’s Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being (2022)

The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (Forum) fosters collaboration among 23 Federal agencies that produce and use statistics on children and families. The Forum annually updates all…
Facts, Figures, and Research
Depression in Children and Teens

From the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): Many children have times when they are sad or down. Occasional sadness is a normal part of growing up. However,…
Facts, Figures, and Research
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens

Facts for Families on Bipolar Disorder Adapted from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic depressive illness) is an illness of the brain…
Links - National Organizations
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD) at NIH

The mission of NICHD at National Institutes of Health (NIH) is to lead research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and adolescents,…
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HelpGuide.org

An independent, nonprofit, comprehensive website full of resources about mental/behavioral health, well-being, relationships and more, for children and adults.
Links - National Organizations
American Psychological Association

A scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. Offers publications, research, training and resources for mental health clinicians and the general public.
Facts, Figures, and Research
Suicide in Children and Teens

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 15-24 in the U.S. But depression and suicidal feelings are treatable mental health conditions.
Facts, Figures, and Research
Self-Injury In Adolescents

Self-injury is the act of deliberately harming body tissue, at times to change a way of feeling.
For Providers
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive-behavioral treatment developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD and her team at the University of Washington. It has two key components: a behavioral, problem-solving focus…
For Parents & Caregivers
FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA)

FindTreatment.gov is a comprehensive online directory of substance use and mental health treatment providers and facilities across the U.S. Maintained by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services' Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
For Parents & Caregivers
Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics for Children in Connecticut

Connecting to Care CT maintains regional lists of Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics for Children (OPCCs) and other community-based children's behavioral health services in Connecticut.
Links - National Organizations
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is a leader in advocacy, education, training, and research for anxiety and stress-related disorders. Find treatment providers and information on anxiety and…

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